Food was incredibly good. Their shtick is plantains in everything. Don't expect conversation- loud…read moreDJ with phenomenal music that makes you think you're in a Caribbean beach. They do brunch and lunch. Got passion fruit lemonade, cola lacaya (fruity soda), jerk chicken in a sweet plantain boat and jerk chicken nachos with tostones. The flavor and complementary simple ingredients. Seated right away with plenty of free street parking.

I wanted to love my experience at Bunnan, but was a bit let down. I'll start with this - I was a…read morehuge fan of their other location on Caton Ave, and was excited to try this location. My group walked in on a Saturday evening and was seated in about 10 minutes without a reservation. Service was slow to start. We had to wave for our server several times, but that's not really the main issue. We ordered the Ti Bouche platter and two rice bowls. The presentation was lovely. However, there was an off putting sour taste in the vegetables I had in my bowl. This made it hard for me to enjoy my meal. My sister's steamed snapper was also overcooked and had a weird rubbery texture. Perhaps the kitchen had an off day. I'd be willing to give them a try again in the future. Maybe when they are less busy.

A gem for the best prepared Haitian food. I've walked past this place for years and finally decided…read moreto try it on a random Friday while visiting a nearby cafe. Firstly it was lunchtime and there were a number of tables filled. Looks like it was a lot of nearby lunch goers, good choice! We got a number of recommendations from the waiter after he suggested we try classic dishes but also the fish. Voting that came out was extremely flavorful. Haitians make the best fried fish. You can tell they season the flour and the fish. The gravy was awesome and the black rice and beans was nice n hearty. I brought my leftovers home to my son who devoured it. We also had drinks and those were well made and good as well. This my new Haitian spot. The chef took a peek outside to see how the service was going and I made sure to give a good thumbs and wink to reassure him he was doing the damn thing!!

Totally fooled by the reviews & pictures! Family visiting NY from Atlanta and decided to try after…read moreseeing the reviews. Beyond disappointing!Unbelievable that the white & Black rice both was so terrible which is the main staple of any Haitian cuisine. My family enjoyed nothing we ordered and could tell by all the food we left on our plates. I'm so mad because visiting NY which has a huge Haitian population, we were expecting the best ever!!! Well not at this one! Should've listened to the recommendations we received from others, but after looking at the high reviews, plus it was close to subway station we decided to try. What a costly $164 Dollar mistake! Literally soon as we landed back home we went to our normal favorite spot to get real Haitian food. Im still dumbfounded on how you mess up RICE! My young daughter said she makes better rice! The Chicken on her dish had a bad sour aftertaste. Vistors beware of this spot and the reviews!

The reviews here are all true. Let's me honest its a hole in the wall with no bells and whistles…read morebut the food is excellent haitian home cooking. You'll be surprised!

i went to get spaghetti this morning and they served me overnight spaghetti it was terrible and the…read moreworst is i paid $12.00 for the garbage they served me. im really upset no one should go buy food from them.

I walked in right before closing time and no I don't make that a habit! The steam trays were all…read morecleared out and they were wiping down the tables but they were able to accommodate me. I just wanted something for takeout. I got the large griot plate with diri kole and potato salad. It's one of the better ones in the area. The potato salad I mean and it's usually not available so I was happy to get it. Griot is best served fresh from the fryer. It doesn't lend itself to sitting around. At times it can be dry so it really depends on when you come here but it tastes great regardless. They have a signature label passionfruit juice and limeade which I haven't tried yet, but it looks popular. Edited to add: They ended up frying a fresh batch for me! Yum!

Slightly intimidating to order if you can't speak Kreole but I got the job done…read more The menu was clear with the items and prices. You could see most of the food before making a purchase. I ordered Lalo with crab and a little beef, Diri Kole, Potato salad and plantains. The food was good. The I've had better Lalo at elsewhere. I would try the Legume here next time.

No pictures of the food because we ate it so fast! The fried pork and the meatballs were DELICIOUS!…read moreOne of my friends got the jerk chicken and said that the jerk chicken and the sausage were spicy in the best way possible. Portion sizes are HUGE! We can't wait to order again! Staff at the restaurant were super nice and very accommodating even when the delivery driver made an error. Can't comment on the ambiance as we ordered take out.

We do not recommend dining in. We have tried this place multiple times and been disappointed both…read moretimes. There is a server there who sucks her teeth and slams plates every time we are dining in. The most recent time she snatched the red napkin off of my wife's lap without so much as a word. We are not convinced that they know what dinner cloths are for. We never get the full order that we have ordered. We are generally, my wife (a black woman) specifically, are treated like we are not supposed to be eating there. After the dinner cloths was snatched off my wife's lap and we were given vegetable soup with meat in it, I decided we would take our mains to go. I went to the counter to ask for takeaway and they asked why I was leaving and handed me a phone with someone on it that asked me why I was leaving. They charged is $27 for the two small soups. The food is good and we strongly recommend that the owner Martine retrains her staff or makes the food completely takeout due to the dining service being impossible to enjoy.

Came here because I bought a Pulsd deal for dinner and wanted to try something new :)…read more Everything was was great - the experience, food, service! It was my first time trying Haitian food and I was surprised at how similar it was to Spanish food. Every plate we ordered was very flavorful and unique in taste. The sauces that came with our dishes were spicy (just how I like it) but so unique in spice too. I could have drank the sauces. There was nothing that we didn't like! The drinks were also simple, very light and yummy - not too sweet. The vibes of the restaurant were also very cute and dimly lit (but not too dim). They gave us the best seat in the house too - the corner window booth with views of the entire floor. It was a perfect date night! Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend if you're looking to eat some delicious Haitian food!

The food was like a 7.5 out of ten. I had the seafood fritters, which didn't really taste like…read moreseafood, more so of a dough taste. I also had the classic stewed chicken. It was good, but my food wasn't hot, so I'm assuming they hadn't just made it. It was also ridiculously overpriced for 2 pieces of chicken and rice. It could've at least came with plantains or an additional side. The service was also mediocre. Whenever I asked my server for something it seemed like I was bothering her. Overall, it was nice to see a Haitian restaurant in Manhattan, but you could definitely get more for your money by going to a Haitian place in Queens or Brooklyn. I probably wouldn't come again.

The service at Bunnan was soooo good from the moment I walked in. It was not overly busy at the…read moretime, but they still had a nice steady flow and the energy in the place felt just right. The music was a whole vibe and really set the tone. I found myself enjoying not just the food, but the entire atmosphere around me. I have never been to Haiti, but the way everything was put together from the drink style cups to the music made me feel completely immersed in the culture. It felt authentic, warm, and full of life. It honestly made me want to experience the real thing one day, and I truly pray things improve so I can visit in the future. In the meantime, I will absolutely be back. That griot sandwich was everything I needed and more. Full of flavor, cooked perfectly, and very affordable which made it even better. The plantains were hot, fresh, and just right. I loved every single bite. This place really left an impression on me and I cannot wait to return.

I really wanted to try this restaurant because I follow and appreciate what Chef Nadege does for…read morethe Haitian community, so I was excited to support. The space is beautiful and very well decorated, and the servers were kind and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the djon djon rice bowl with oxtail, the fritay platter, and soup joumou, and we also tried the Sunday special with white rice and sos pwa. My dish came out after everyone else's, so I ended up taking it to go, which was disappointing. The fritay platter was a highlight. The plantains were crispy and the akra and marinade were well seasoned. My mom enjoyed her soup, but felt the sos pwa was a bit watery and could have been thicker. When I got home, the rice had a great texture but the aroma smelled slightly burnt, maybe they were going for a smoky flavor. The oxtail was well flavored, but I did find a small piece of plastic in my rice, which was concerning. Overall it was okay, but it did not blow me away. I have had better Haitian food at cookouts or family gatherings, though if this is your first time trying Haitian food, you may enjoy it.

I always drive by this place all the time & I wanted to give it try. Tonight I pulled up & wanted…read moreto see if this Haitian food is good. So I ordered fried goat with PLAINTAIN, mannnn that shit was good asf. I never had fried goat before & I was impressed. Than my boo got lentils soup, chicken w rice and pea. Spicy cabbage w beets. Shit was fire, & well seasoned. Overall the food is FIRE, THE BOMB, AKA YUMMY. Ill definitely come back again. Yah need to try this place out.

Oh my God!! We drove by this place earlier and knew we were going to come back. I'm so glad we did…read more After we placed our order, the kind gentleman gave us a complimentary taste of their plantain soup, which was everything. I ordered a container to take home with me. We ordered the plantain sandwiches. I had the goat, my friend had the shrimp and her grandmother had the chicken plantain sandwich. It was so good I was the first one to finish my sandwich haha. I don't live in New York but I bet you every time I come back this will definitely be one of my stops.

This place slaps! They are small, but they utilize the space very well. Nice colors, good vibe. I…read moremade reservations, but they weren't really honored in the sense that we were running late, and when we came in, we just so happened to be able to get a table. It's not like one was actually reserved, but hey, it worked out, so I'm happy about that. Onto the food: I am half Haitian, and I may not speak Haitian Kreyol, but I know my Haitian food. I can prove my Haitian ethnicity by cooking traditional dishes. The legume was on point! That dish was my favorite. My friend truly enjoyed her salmon. Honestly, I wish I had gotten the salmon to take home instead of the Haitian fried chicken. Now, that wasn't that great to me, and I didn't enjoy it :( I'm still giving them all the stars and all the props because I really appreciated the service. This was my first time trying a Haitian patty with spinach, and it was absolutely fantastic. I think it's even better than the chickpea one. I would definitely highly recommend this place and also go back. But the Haitian fried chicken need to be better. Still, I'll definitely come again and try the salmon next time!!!

Offering delicious and flavorful Haitian comfort food tucked away in the heart of Brooklyn, Lakou…read moregave me my first delicious taste of Haitian cuisine. I ordered the vegan platter whose black beans were smooth and piping hot, alongside the crispy fried tostones and meaty vegan meatballs. In fact the meatballs were so meat-like that neither my sister nor my husband could belief that they were made of jackfruit. The white rice was also extremely fluffy and moist and judging by the diligent rice-washing that was taking place behind the counter as we ate, I could tell that the staff really works hard to make it not just an afterthought, but a quality addition to the meal. My sister also really enjoyed her shrimp plate while my husband devoured his half-chicken platter. The sauces on our platters were also extremely flavorful, complementing the proteins in a beautiful way. All of us left Lakou Cafe feeling happy and satisfied with the portion sizes and level of quality. 10/10 I will definitely be heading back to this place the next time I'm in Brooklyn!

The food is excellent. Let's start with that positive. The…read moreakra was seasoned well, and the wings fried very crispy. Those were the only 2 options of appetizers on the mandatory pre fix weekend menu at night once the dj is playing ?? Wasn't really sure about why they did it like that. However I ordered the Tassot kabrit (goat) it was fried but tender and juicy, served with black rice (mushroom rice), fried green plantain, and a delectable gravy. My friend ordered lambi en sauce (conch) she paired it with some of the creamiest mac and cheese. The rum punch was our cocktail of the night it's the only mixed drink they have nice and strong. They do have a bar. The interior is ok kinda set up to look like a banquet. The service is lacking. It was only one woman who was extremely sweet. She wasn't even our server, lol. Our server always seemed as though we were bothering her . The music was good, a mix of creole tunes. Then a live singer came on stage with his guitar and switched between English pop , r&b and love songs and then he sang it in creole/French. That was extremely nice. The food was amazing I'd come back. The service needs improvement. The ambiance of the singer was a plus! The pikliz need to marinate a bit longer lol

I thought that since my mother is Haitian and my sister is Haitian American, this would be a nice…read moreplace to take them for Mother's Day. I made reservations for 6:30 PM for five (5) adults. I knew it was not meant to be as soon as we walked in. We arrived at 6:45 PM and was told they would have to find us a table (there were several empty tables that were large enough to accommodate). We stood for 7 minutes before a gentleman came and sat us down. The table was bare, the only thing on the table was table cloth. It took approximately 25 minutes for someone to come and take our order. I didn't know that they had a live band and it was too loud for such a small place. The Menu had a fix price for $65 per person. The person who finally came to take orders sat at our table and cross of many items that were not available. It took another half an hour for someone to come place water at the table and gave us eating utensils. According to the menu, each of us would start our meal with a salad. The salad never came. We asked for a drink menu, we were told that they had nothing really to drink. We each order an appetizer from the menu, they brought us one plate with items on it. Mistakes were made in everything that we ordered to eat and others near us had the same issue. The original server that took all the food orders never came back to our table. The service was horrible. This was an embarrassing Mother's Day dinner. At the end, they presented me with a bill for $458. I will never return and I suggest that if any of you are considering going to this restaurant, don't bother. I would have been better off going to order food at Kal's Bakery & Restaurant and go home to eat. It would have cost me $17-$30 and would not have spent 3 hours being frustrated and embarrassed to have taken my mother, sister and other family members there.